Nice park tucked away on Lake Travis! Love that you can jet ski, kayak, picnic, people watch or…read morejust simply fly your kite as I love to do! Last year the lake was so full the water was up the sidewalk but it was beautiful! To get to the lake take the driveway all the way down to the 2nd level. Theres only a small older playground on the upper level where the little viewing gazebo area is. There's plenty of picnic tables and BBQ pitts as well I think I saw. Lakeway Police does patrol for safety. It definitely a beautiful view and very peaceful! I live on the upper part of the lake in the hills without access so it's rare that I get a chance to get down and this gives me my fix!

Park is small, but great if you have toddlers as the equipment is geared towards them. There are…read morerestrooms onsite and a short hike to see Lake Travis. While there, a man let his large dog defecate near the children and equipment. He didn't even think twice to curb his dog, but rather continued on with his walk.

We loved this spot!…read more Sometimes it can be tough to park the car so get there early - also a 5-10 minute trail before getting to water so be prepared for that too. Dog friendly too! Little pier access to jump off and also walk in spots to the water. Make sure to bring your own chairs / blankets since there aren't picnic tables here.

I really love this spot. I've been twice. Once when I moved to Austin back in 2017 and recently in…read more2025. The first time was empty, quiet, the shack was still there on the water and kids were jumping off of it in the water. The second time was busier, no shack, tons of people and a freaking DJ blasting music. lol the music was not bad but like what the heck. It's like that meme, I go to nature for relaxing and I have to listen to their shitty music. I'm honestly surprised the city of Austin allows for speakers and loud music at this spot. But anyways, I had a nice time. Recommend going on a weekday, not weekend!! Bring your floats and water shoes

It's open! Maybe it's been open for awhile. New fence. Clean but not much else has changed that I…read morecan see.

My name is Charlie Blu. I'm an Australian Shepherd and give 4 paws up plus a stub for a tail…read more That's 5 if you are counting in human years. My dad and mum take me here when we are in town and this is my favorite place to run around. Even though I'm just a pup, the grownup doggies teach me new things like how to play chase, sniff and aimlessly run around. I haven't totally braved the water park just yet, but watching the retrievers jump in and fetch has started to build my interest. I did get in the pool up to my chest and got dirty enough to need a bath, but not fully committed to jump in yet. I think if I play it wisely, I'll milk it for all it's worth and probably will get a few more trips in before I take the plunge. Luckily, the park has multiple wash stations on the way in/out, so my humans can clean me up nicely before our ride home. Not my favorite thing to do, but since it's a doggie dog world, I have to live by their rules. Now that I'm 7 months old and weigh 30 pounds, I can play in the large dog area which is much more fun for me. When I was under 30 pounds, I used the small dog area which is overall a bit smaller in size, and the grass is a bit "ruff", so not as much fun. Also too many yapping pups there for my taste. So if you have the zoomies and are in the area, come by and say hi, or come play with me as I'm looking for new friends all the time. I'll be the black /white pup with the one blue eye, the Australian accent and hanging out next to the pool.

The park itself is okay, we travel so we've been to 11 states worth of dog parks for our dog Nova…read more For Austin I thought it would look nicer. The reason I gave it a 5 stars is for the other dogs and all the cool dog owners. We struck up some conversations with some of the owners and our dog LOOOVED playing with their dogs. It also had an interesting bird houses on a pole.

Important note: The wading pool is not for the fur babies. We were slightly misled, but regardless,…read morethe dogs had a great time West Austin Park (& Wading Pool) is a green space in the cute Clarksville neighborhood.There's a playground, wading pool, and open lawn for some frisbi throwing or whatever park activity you're into. As for the dog park area... it's a wonky and warped medium-sized lot that's fenced in. Water bowls are spread throughout, along with patio chairs that neighbors likely donated, and the majority of it is shaded. This dog park seems to be maintained by the community. There was a giant water jug that one kind gentleman kept refilling the bowls. Outside the bark park you'll find the water refill and rinsing station. My dog had a great time, and would probably give this spot a solid 5-stars.

Red Bud Dog Park, also called Red Bud Isle, is one of Austin's best off-leash parks. Set by the…read morewater, it offers shaded trails, open spaces, and lake views for a relaxing outdoor experience. Dogs can roam freely and swim, making it perfect for water-loving pets. The natural environment is peaceful even with many visitors. Trails are ideal for walks, and tree cover gives shade on hot days. Parking is limited, but attentive dog owners help keep play safe. Red Bud Isle is a must visit for dog owners in Austin. It's scenic, spacious, and offers a true off leash experience that feels more like a mini adventure than a simple park visit. If your dog loves nature, water, and making new friends, this spot is hard to beat.

Genuinely one of my favorite (if not, MY FAVORITE) dog parks in Austin. In my opinion this is as…read morepretty as it gets when it comes to dog parks in Austin. The parking lot is a bit small. I will say that, but it's totally worth it. If you have to wait a bit to get a spot it's a small loop and when you get to the end of the trail on the other side, there's gorgeous trees in the most beautiful view that I think some of Austin's trails have to offer. They also have a couple stands with poop bags and it is an off-leash dog park so keep that in mind but since it also is kind of like a trail they walk around and they follow their owners mostly and then in between some areas, the dogs play and some of them even jump into the water and stuff, but I wouldn't really recommend that because the water isn't super super clean but overall just such a good spot to take your furry friend or just to go take a walk in the morning or afternoon!

Springtime made for an excellent time to visit this park, as there were lots of enjoyable…read morewildflowers springing up out of the ground everywhere (my partner could tell you how often I paused our hike to get photos of a new flower I saw along the trail, LOL). Entry was a very fairly priced $5 per person. We were given a map, which if I'm being honest, helped guide us to the parking but didn't offer quite as much help later with the trails, LOL. Really they need some better signage up for the trails. More than half the time we weren't sure which trail we were on or if we were even on a trail that was marked on the map... Good thing the park ranger told us we were "free to explore!" Some of their plaques with information on them could use replacing too, as sun or weather damage has made them fairly illegible. (I'm one of those weirdos that actually likes to stop and read those things, haha. I especially enjoyed the one that had the history of the Reimers family on it.) Seemed to be plenty of parking, all paved too. There was a really nice station at the first parking lot with indoor plumbed bathrooms, a shady overhang, picnic tables, and water fountain (it even tasted pretty good!). The trail that runs along and overlooks the river is probably the "main event" for most visitors to this park, however it is also somewhere you can get adventurous with rock climbing, mountain biking, and riding on horseback. Pretty neat! There were also trails that led all the way down to the river, where you were permitted to swim and/or fish. Hooray for somewhere you can do unattended swimming! Sometimes that's a rarity, so I appreciate you can get in, splash around, and cool off here. =) My partner and I really only explored about half of the trails available at this park, so we may have to come back again sometime to do the rest. The big loop looked to have some good elevation changes and scenery that most parks near Austin are mostly flat or boring hills.

Came in on a Saturday for a short hike as part of a trip to lake Travis. Overall great experience,…read more10$ per person. Lots of different hiking trails as well as rock climbing for a fee as well. Saw some people in the river/beach area as well although we didn't join. Amazing nature and scenery, would come back to explore further if Im in the area.

The Onion Creek Metropolitan park is a 517-acre regional park located in Southeast Austin. It has…read morenature and groomed trails, pavilions, restroom, and open play fields. I came for a group trail run through the 250-acre Onion Creek Greenbelt. The park was clean and in great shape. There is a gravel loop around the park that is about 800 m. However, the draw for me was the nature trails in the park that are not too technical but offer a safe introduction to trail running. The trail was about 4 miles long and is fairly flat with a few steep areas. It was a great place to explore the trails whether hiking or running and connect with nature.

Let me start off by saying that we chose to begin our trek through Onion Creek through one of its…read morebranching sub trails, and that was a HUGE mistake. Despite being marked as a branch of the trail it was extremely overgrown with bugs everywhere. The mosquitoes were relentless and the walk was just a nightmare with all the brush we had to walk through. We won't give a terrible rating cause ultimately we did decide to go down that particular path but just be VERY wary of which one you choose to go down.

A wonderfully open space full of activities for every pup!! They have a bar so you ban have a…read moreregular or adult beverage. Snacks for pups, a food truck outside and even a drinking truck!!! The handlers are great with all of the dogs and humans. They make everyone feel right at home! You can get a daily pass or even a monthly pass to make sure you and your fur kids have fun! Don't forget to follow them on social! Then you can see the fun activities going on my personal favorite was prom!

Love this space. I've been coming here for several months with my (formerly) reactive dog. He's…read moresettled so much. While he's not quite up to playing yet, he's come a long way. Adult (and non-) beverages are available. I love the quantity of rufferees to mediate dog spats and to look over the well being of the clients. They know my dog by name and give him lots of pets when he comes in. So glad I found this place.

What an incredible experience. I have to say first off, I really appreciate that it's reservations…read moreonly. Doing that limits the amount of people entering at once and allowing for a more enjoyable experience. Paying for a reservation and then additional money upon arrival allows this reserve and park to be properly maintained. I'm thankful for that and for the people who take care of it. It was a bit chilly the morning we went and the water was freezing. I still went in! I wanted the full experience and I got it. The way the water in the pool meets the rock formations is breath-taking. As is the rest of the park. It was a nice area to hike and breathe in nature.

A little slice of paradise, right outside of Austin! I went for the first time with my family and…read morefriends this past November and because we stopped by off-season, we had the entire grotto to ourself for a beautiful, tranquil thirty minutes. I was immediately taken by the blue-green water, so clear that you could see dozens of catfish living their best life right underneath the surface. Outlined by a limstone canyon, I felt like I was an extra in a movie. I'm not someone who usually swims when the weather is any less than 90 degrees, but the lagoon was so beautiful I could not resist jumping in. The water was cool and refreshing -- and I'm sure there are some types of health benefits from all of the natural sediment in the water (at least that is what I told myself). Things to note: - Bring cash to park - Bathrooms are clean, use before getting on the trail - There is a short hike from the parking lot to the grotto. It was a little challenging but my three-year old did it in a pair of crocs with no problem. - Bring towels, a small blanket to sit on, and snacks - No lifeguard, but there is a really friendly ranger who is happy to tell you about the history of the area and answer any questions - In the past several years they have had to close down certain parts of the grotto due to falling limestone. There is also no waterfall due to lack of rain. Be nice to the planet, climate change is real. Hope this area will be around for my children to enjoy in the future.

This is a wonderful neighborhood option for an early morning walk. Solid parking options. Lovely…read moretennis courts. It's got a well maintained pathway but also options to veer off into more natural trails. It connects to the Latta Branch Greenbelt on the other side of Beckett Rd for a more "in-nature" type of walk. If I lived in the area, I'd be out here everyday. The only one caution is about the super-friendly people on the path, who will say hello, but right now I almost wish they didn't because of Covid-19. A head nod would be polite enough and suffice?

Lovely nature preserve with about 5 or more caves, a nice trail with benches, wild flowers ...read more